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skillet chicken parmesan

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
jPaul Gaskill
@capnpaul
Kenesaw, GA

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For skillet chicken parmesan

  • • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each)
  • • 1 8 -inch piece day-old baguette (about 4 ounces)
  • • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • • 1 15 -ounce can tomato puree
  • • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

How To Make skillet chicken parmesan

  • 1
    Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Put between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick.
  • 2
    Cut any hard crusts off the bread with a serrated knife, then cut the bread into cubes. Add the bread cubes to a food processor with the motor running, a few pieces at a time, and process to make coarse crumbs (you will have about 1 1/4 cups crumbs).
  • 3
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons parmesan and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons basil; set aside. Preheat the broiler.
  • 4
    Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; add to the skillet (in batches, if necessary) and cook until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • 5
    Add the tomato puree, then rinse out the can with 1 cup water and add to the skillet. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon parmesan; reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat with the sauce. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan and all but a few tablespoons of the toasted breadcrumb mixture. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and the remaining breadcrumbs. Broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 7
    Per serving: Calories 329; Fat 14 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 59 mg; Sodium 717 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 26 g
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